| Obituary |
GROSS, Margaret (nee Stofman) Suddenly in Florida, on Monday, January 14, 2019 in her seventy-second year. Best friend, soulmate and life partner of Gus for 53 years. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Elinore Gross and Eric Benzrihem, and the late Richard David Gross. Cherished Bubbie (grandmother) of Matthew Benzrihem and Kevin Benzrihem. Margaret will be deeply missed by her family, friends and all those she worked with at Spar Aerospace as the Research Librarian for 28 years. She continued in her retirement to serve with the Spar Retirees Committee (called Spartans) as the Web-Master. Margaret graduated from Concordia University with Honors in Political Science, Summa Cum Laude. She then attended McGill University, receiving a master's degree in Library Science with top marks, placing 2nd in her class. In her retirement, Margaret also served with the Baron Byng High School Class of 1960 Committee as the Web-Master plus many other functions. Margaret's love of learning continued till the last day of her life. Her research abilities at Spar Aerospace for all Engineering Departments, Marketing, Manufacturing, Procurement, etc. was a major factor in the successful achievements of the Company for all Canadian Broadcast Satellites, International Satellites, Canada Arm for the Space Shuttle, the International Space Station and numerous Research and Development Programs. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Tuesday, January 22 at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Hungarian Hebrew Cemetery, de la Savane. Shiva at her home following burial from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., ending Friday afternoon. Donations in her memory may be made to Beit Halochem - Aid to Disabled Veterans of Israel (800) 355-1648, or to the charity of your choice. |
